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Refreshments Systems Maintenance Agreement

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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15 Dec 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Refreshments Systems Maintenance Agreement" was awarded by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This contract, under the industry category of services, involves gold service maintenance plans for refreshment trolleys at Southport District General Hospital. The procurement process culminated in the award stage on 15 December 2025, with the contract being signed on 4 December 2025. The contract period spans from 28 January 2026 to 27 January 2027. Key procurement parameters include its below-threshold status and the methods employed, although specific details are designated as unknown. The contracting entity is based in Prescot, United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering equipment maintenance. The contract, valued at £12,384 gross (£10,320 net) in GBP, is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises like Refreshment Systems Limited, which has successfully secured the contract. With its focus on the repair and maintenance services of catering equipment, businesses with expertise in technical maintenance and operational support in healthcare environments can find substantial prospects to establish or expand their market presence. Potential applicants would benefit from engaging with similar contracts to leverage their capabilities in technical services within public sector health institutions.

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Notice Title

Refreshments Systems Maintenance Agreement

Notice Description

Gold Service Maintenance 1 Year Plan ( 2 x Bi Annual Services, 2 x Bi Annual De-Scales) for all refreshment trolleys at Southport District General Hospital.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f569
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082772-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFRESHMENT SYSTEMS

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